Amazon's Online Movie Service 79
ebresie writes "According to the NYT, it looks as though Amazon is going to start competing with iTunes movie downloads." From the article: "So far, Paramount Pictures, Universal Studios and Warner Brothers are engaged in the talks, said one person close to the talks who, like the others, asked not to be identified because the negotiations are continuing.
Although it is not clear when it might begin, an Amazon downloading service would be sure to send waves through both the media and retail worlds. Players in both industries are racing to offer new ways to give technology-savvy audiences instant access to their favorite shows and songs, in a field crowded with potential rivals using Internet and on-demand technologies. "
And the winner is... (Score:2, Funny)
Competing, as in, competition? Easy! (Score:5, Funny)
- 640x480 videos
- xvid/MPEG-4 files that DON'T have DRM
- Reasonable prices (matching iTunes will do - I'd buy from iTunes if it weren't for the DRM)